• Talking to Yourself to Help Keep You Patient

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to keep yourself patient when waiting for something worthwhile or attempting something difficult.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself to Help Ignore Teasing

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to ignore someone who is teasing you.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself as You Take Each Step

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to take a new step when facing a fear.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself as a Reward to Self-Motivate

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk, and to praise oneself as a way to self-motivate for future efforts.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Dealing with Change

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to deal with change.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Cyberbullying

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when strategizing ways of dealing with cyberbullying.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself About Creating Win/Win Compromises

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk about creating win/win compromises by focusing on alternate solutions and considering other points of view.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Coping with Problems

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to cope with problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Consequences

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when anticipating consequences and learning to manage anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Being Upset with Parents

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Divorce, Feelings, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when you are upset with something that your parents are doing.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2